Finale Celebration to Honor Maestro John Giordano’s Enduring Legacy in Fort Worth
May 3 concert at TCU features Giordano conducting Youth Orchestra in special tribute appearance. April 20, 2026 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT WORTH, TX — The Fort Worth Youth Orchestra (FWYO) will honor Maestro John Giordano at its Finale Celebration on May 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU. A founding conductor of the FWYO (previously known as the Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth), Giordano played a defining role in shaping the organization’s early id
Apr 20
FWYO’s 2025-26 Concerto Competition Winners
For a young musician, stepping forward as a soloist is both thrilling and terrifying. It means standing alone with your instrument and relying on months (or perhaps years) of preparation. This year, the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra's Concerto Competition gave students the opportunity to show their courage, artistry, and growth. Across two competitions — the Young Artists Competition for Youth Orchestra members, and the Young Performers Competition for Philharmonic Orchestra mem
Feb 18
